Cameroon reels from election chaos. Government tallied 16 deaths and 800 arrests in last month’s unrest but shadows of doubt loom large.
Numbers Clash: Who’s Counting?
- Official line: 16 fatalities.
- UN whispers: At least 48 civilians gone.
- Opposition roar: 55 lives lost.
The spark? President Paul Biya world’s oldest leader, ruling 42+ years snagged an eighth term on October 12.
Streets Ignite
Results drop. Crowds surge. Accusations fly: Rigged.
Security forces answer with bullets. Human Rights Watch accuses:
- Live ammo on protesters.
- Extrajudicial killings.
- Mass roundups, up to 2,000 detained, many without court.
Survivors? Gunshot scars.
Power vs. People
Biya’s grip tightens. Youth crave fresh air.
Issa Tchiroma Bakary stands firm:
“Victory stolen. I won’t bow.”
Crisis Lingers
No calm in sight. Det salvo. Detentions swell. Questions burn:
- Justice for the fallen?
- Fair count ever?
Cameroon’s future hangs, change or chains?
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